Can your PC handle Dead Island 2’s system requirements? Find out in this article. Dead Island 2 is the sequel to the 2011 game Dead Island this time the zombie-killing action will take place in a fictionalized L.A. The game was released in April 2023 after a long tumultuous development cycle. As a modern game to run Dead Island 2, you’re going to need a computer that packs a relatively hard punch if you want to play the game at higher settings.
The developers, Dambuster Games have revealed what you need to handle the Dead Island 2 system requirements below.
Dead Island 2 System Specs
Minimum (1080p 30fps)
- Windows 10
- AMD FX-9590 or Intel Core i7-7700HQ
- 10GB RAM
- AMD Radeon RX 480 or Nvidia GTX 1060
- 70GB storage
Recommended (1080p 60fps)
- Windows 10
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i9-9900K
- 16GB RAM
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or Nvidia RTX 2070 Super
- 70GB storage
High (1440p 60fps)
- Windows 10
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700X or Intel Core i5-12600KF
- 16GB RAM
- AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT or Nvidia RTX 3070
- 70GB storage
Ultra (4K 60fps)
- Windows 10
- AMD Ryzen 9 7900X or Intel Core i7-13700K
- 16GB RAM
- AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT or Nvidia RTX 3090
- 70GB storage
Will Dead Island 2 be open-world?
Unlike its predecessor Dead Island 2 will not feature a completely open world. Its fictional depiction of L.A. called Hell-A is split into 10 districts each with its distinct feel and unique characters.
Does Dead Island 2 have crossplay?
Unfortunately, Dead Island 2 does not come with crossplay, meaning you cant play with your friends if the play the game on a different platform. However, we can always hope that they add that functionality in the future.
Conclusion
The Dead Island 2 system requirements can be a challenge to meet. Especially if you wish to run the game at higher resolutions whilst maintaining high frame rates. If you want to see all of the revolutionary dismemberment technology in full 4K detail you’ll need either an RX 6950 XT or an RTX3090 which we have an excellent guide on. Playing the game on the recommended settings should be achievable by most modern midrange gaming PCs. However, if you think yours will struggle, and it’s time for a full upgrade check out our buyer’s guide to the best budget gaming PCs. Gamers might also struggle to find the storage space to accommodate the game but this size is standard if not slightly smaller than most modern AAA games.
